Schedule

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

 

TimeTopicSpeakerTeams Link

11:50 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 

12–12:50 p.m.

Welcome and opening remarks

 

Keynote
 

Joseph Drasin, University of Maryland

Change Fatigue: What it is, and why you should care

Virtual
12:50–1 p.m.Break  
1–1:50 p.m.Breakout session #1

Michael O'Neill, University of Iowa

Office of Strategic Communication centralization case study

Virtual
1–1:50 p.m.Breakout session #2

Danielle Steele, Arizona State University

Collaboration Corps

Virtual
1:50–2 p.m.Break  
2–2:50 p.m.Breakout session #1

Kate Thompson

An inspiring environment for neurodivergent employees

Virtual
2–2:50 p.m.Breakout session #2

Manda Marshall, University of Iowa

Evaluating AI agents: When they work and how to build them

Virtual
2:50–3 p.m.Break  
3–3:50 p.m.Breakout session #1

Daniel Newton

Speaking up for change to be more innovative and efficient

Virtual
3–3:50 p.m.Breakout session #2

Andrea Androuais, Danielle Bristow, and Joseph Rehder, Washington University

Effective engagement and change impact validation - an integrated approach

Virtual
3:50–3:55 p.m.Closing remarks  

 

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 

(updated 4.6.26)

TimeTopicSpeakerLocation or Teams Link
8–9:00 a.m.In-person breakfast and social gathering Iowa Memorial Union - International Ballroom
9–10:45 a.m.In-person awards and keynote

Sarah Noll Wilson, Noll Wilson Group

Leading through change with courage and clarity

Iowa Memorial Union - International Ballroom
10:45 a.m.–12 p.m.Break and time for lunch  
12–12:50 p.m.Keynote (virtual)

Noelle Chaltry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Navigating disruptive change: A people-centered approach

Virtual
12:50–1 p.m.Break  

1–1:50 p.m.


1:50–2 p.m.

Keynote (virtual)
 

Closing remarks

Todd Lingle, Caldwell Analytics

Decode the human: An introduction to People Analytics and how organizations leverage them to enhance employee experience for individuals and teams

Complete the Predictive Index® Behavioral Assessment ahead of keynote.

Virtual